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PY61 VNJ

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,456 mi
Last recorded134,456 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 VNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,456 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2025 134,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 129,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush starting to perish but no play in arm

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush starting tom perish but no play in anti roll bar

Pass 16 Oct 2023 121,525 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,370 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,107 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,510 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both o/s and n/s ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,149 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,894 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 50,039 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 39,802 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,565 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 29,565 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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PY61 VNJ is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY61 VNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY61 VNJ registered?

PY61 VNJ is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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The MOT history for PY61 VNJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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